Honeydew: meaning, definitions and examples
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honeydew
[ หhสn.i.djuห ]
sweet fruit
The honeydew is a type of melon with sweet, juicy flesh that is typically light green in color. It is a popular summer fruit often used in salads, smoothies, and desserts.
Synonyms
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honeydew |
Appropriate when referring specifically to the green-fleshed variety of melon. Often used in culinary contexts, such as recipes or restaurant menus.
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melon |
A general term suitable for any kind of melon, including honeydew, cantaloupe, muskmelon, and others. Useful in broad or non-specific discussions about fruits.
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cantaloupe |
Used when referring to a melon with orange flesh. Commonly mentioned in contexts involving nutrition, fruit platters, and snack discussions.
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muskmelon |
Refers to a group of melon varieties, including cantaloupe and honeydew. Often used in agricultural contexts or botanical discussions.
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Examples of usage
- The honeydew melon is a refreshing treat on a hot day.
- She sliced up some honeydew and added it to the fruit salad.
- The sweetness of the honeydew pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the yogurt.
- The grocery store had a sale on honeydew melons, so I bought a few.
- I like to eat honeydew for breakfast with a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Translations
Translations of the word "honeydew" in other languages:
๐ต๐น melรฃo verde
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคนเคฆ เคคเคฐเคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Honigmelone
๐ฎ๐ฉ melon madu
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตะดะพะฒะฐ ะดะธะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ melon miodowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใผใใฅใผ
๐ซ๐ท miellat
๐ช๐ธ melรณn dulce
๐น๐ท ballฤฑ kavun
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดู ุงู ุงูุนุณู
๐จ๐ฟ medovรฝ meloun
๐ธ๐ฐ medovรฝ melรณn
๐จ๐ณ ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ medena melona
๐ฎ๐ธ hunnangras
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปะดั าะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแ แแแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bal qovunu
๐ฒ๐ฝ melรณn dulce
Etymology
The word 'honeydew' originated from the Old English term 'hunigdew', which literally translates to 'honeydew'. It is believed to have been used to describe the sweet, sticky substance excreted by aphids, resembling honey. Over time, the term was also applied to the sweet, juicy melon we now know as honeydew.
See also: honey, honeybee, honeyed, honeyedness.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,195 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 31192 unappealing
- 31193 presupposing
- 31194 immured
- 31195 honeydew
- 31196 android
- 31197 unmotivated
- 31198 couture
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